I seriously adore seeing Meryl Streep and Sarah Jessica Parker just own their age! It’s so refreshing, honestly. Everyone’s so focused on chasing youth, but these incredible women are out there proving you can be stunning at any age, without all the fuss. It’s like, finally, someone is saying it’s okay to just…be real! I’m obsessed with their confidence and how they’re challenging all those unrealistic beauty standards.
These actresses have embraced a natural approach to getting older, choosing not to have any cosmetic procedures.
Instead of more intense procedures, they prioritize gentle skin care – things like chemical peels, treatments to increase collagen, and sun protection.
I’m always amazed when I see them – they just don’t seem to age! They look absolutely radiant, even under the harsh lights and constant flashes on the runway or at premieres. It’s like time doesn’t affect them.
Celebrities are increasingly choosing to age naturally, and this seems to be inspiring others to skip cosmetic procedures like surgery or injections.
Lisa Kudrow, age 62, has stopped getting Botox after experiencing an unpleasant side effect from the injections. She’s the newest celebrity to give up the anti-wrinkle treatment.
Holly Clark, who runs The Complications Consultant, has noticed a growing trend: people are increasingly seeking a more natural look.
Lisa Kudrow recently shared observations we’ve also noticed in our practice: patients are increasingly prioritizing natural-looking results that last, and want to enhance their own features rather than drastically change them.
Botox can be a safe and effective treatment when used correctly, but it’s important not to overdo it and to choose a skilled professional. Using too much or not planning the treatment carefully can result in an unnatural, ‘frozen’ appearance, which many people are now trying to avoid.
It’s especially noteworthy that more people are choosing to reduce or even stop having treatments. This isn’t a rejection of wanting to look good, but rather a sign that patients are feeling more in control and able to make thoughtful choices about their facial appearance as they age.
This change is good for patient safety. It helps people find qualified healthcare providers, have thorough discussions about their options, and understand what treatments can and can’t do, rather than expecting an instant solution.
Great aesthetic work shouldn’t be noticeable. The goal is to help someone look naturally well-rested and confident, not obviously ‘worked on’.
Holly is an experienced aesthetics practitioner in the UK. For more than 12 years, she’s focused on treatments like injectables, skillfully handling any complications, and always putting patient safety first.
Lisa Kudrow
The Friends actress, 62, recently shared with The Hollywood Reporter that she experienced inflammation in her eyes after receiving Botox treatments.
She believes the treatment caused her eye irritation and a strange rash on her forehead, and she doesn’t plan to use it again.
I have to admit, even though Lisa made a firm decision to stop getting Botox – she actually didn’t begin with it until she turned sixty! – she still finds herself anxious about the aging process. It’s just something she can’t quite shake, even with her commitment to going natural.
She admitted she’s a little worried about aging and potentially resembling her grandmother, but she’s also enthusiastic about the chance to portray older characters.
Lisa is frequently admired for embracing her natural aging process, though she has shared that she underwent a significant nose job at age 16.
She explained to The Saturday Evening Post that she had a significant glow-up the summer before starting at a new school. ‘I felt like I went from really unattractive to not unattractive,’ she said. ‘It was great because a lot of people didn’t know what I had looked like before, and that made a big difference.’
In 2024, Lisa shared that she’s decided to stop having cosmetic surgery, even though her acting career is going very well.
She said she doesn’t criticize anyone for getting cosmetic procedures, as many people achieve great results. However, she personally worries that a procedure gone wrong could make her look aged or change her appearance in an undesirable way, as she shared on the Armchair Expert podcast.
She wondered if she should join everyone else, questioning whether she was even permitted to opt out. She worried that if she didn’t participate, it might bother people watching and ruin their experience.
Meryl Streep
Meryl Streep, now 76, told Vanity Fair in 2010 that she’s never used Botox, preferring to let the aging process happen naturally.
She said: ‘When I see it in people I meet, it’s like an interruption in communication with them.
Ugh, it totally ruins everything, you know? Like, when something’s right there blocking the perfect shot, it’s just… awful. And as an actor, it feels like they’re hiding part of your face, like a veil. It’s so distracting and honestly, it just doesn’t let you connect with the performance. It’s a terrible feeling!
The famous actress explained her views again in another interview with Good Housekeeping.
She explained that she couldn’t understand why people resisted getting older. She believes life is a treasure, and losing loved ones makes you appreciate every single day as a special gift.
Sarah Jessica Parker
Sarah Jessica Parker is well-known for embracing the natural ageing process and choosing to avoid cosmetic procedures.
The actress admitted she dislikes seeing her own image, revealing her thoughts on having plastic surgery.
The actress told Howard Stern that while she appears presentable, she doesn’t enjoy looking at herself, but ultimately feels okay about how she looks.
The host inquired if she’d ever considered cosmetic procedures like a facelift or Botox. She admitted she thinks about it often, saying, ‘I ask people all the time if it’s too late to do something.’
Stern then directly asked if she had ever considered getting plastic surgery.
Sarah initially said no, but then confessed she does get skincare treatments from a dermatologist, like chemical peels, and she used her hands to show how they’re done.
‘I’ll do any of that stuff,’ she confessed, and then make an open admission.
Sarah feels she should have had a traditional facelift around age 44, but Stern doesn’t agree.
“Do you think I should have?” he asked Sarah. She shrugged, indicating she wasn’t certain it had been the right thing to do.
I’ve heard some pretty awful stories recently,” Stern said to her. “I’m relieved you didn’t go through with it.” His co-host, Robin Quivers, chuckled as he spoke.
The actress, known for her role in Sex and the City, understands why people choose cosmetic procedures like Botox. She believes societal pressures around beauty and aging contribute to these decisions and doesn’t judge anyone for them.
She explained that she understands why people feel pressured to focus on appearance, especially because society places so much emphasis on how women look.
Sarah remembered when ‘And Just Like That…’ first came out, and how there was a lot of discussion in the media about aging and whether Sarah Jessica Parker was letting her gray hair show.
She started by dismissing the issue, then pointed out the hypocrisy of not mentioning Andy Cohen’s gray hair. She understands why women face so much unwanted commentary and doesn’t believe there’s anything wrong with doing what makes you happy, regardless of what others say.
Jamie Lee Curtis
Jamie Lee Curtis, 67, has spoken about ageing in the past.
The actress shared that a cameraman’s remark about her ‘puffy eyes’ while filming ‘Perfect’ in 1985 prompted her to alter her appearance.
She later shared her regrets about getting plastic surgery, specifically Botox and liposuction. She explained that the procedures actually made her feel worse, and she admitted, ‘It just didn’t work, and I ended up hating the results!’
In an October 2021 interview with Lorraine Kelly, the famous actress said she’s learned from her mistakes.
I’ve always believed in embracing natural beauty, especially after trying other options that didn’t work for me. I actually had plastic surgery, but I really didn’t like the results – it ended up making me feel worse.
I really went all-in trying to follow along with everything you can do to your hair, and honestly, it was a pretty awful experience for me. Walking into a salon, breathing in those chemical smells, feeling the dye being applied… then sitting under the dryer, I just kept thinking, ‘What am I even doing this for?’ It felt so pointless and, frankly, embarrassing.
Early in my career, I got a perm and then had to dye my hair for a film role. Unfortunately, the dye damaged my hair so badly it all fell out!
Honestly, the moment I chopped my hair off, it was like… a revelation! I literally gasped – ‘Oh my god, that’s me!’ It was so freeing. After that, I just couldn’t bring myself to dye it anymore. And ever since, I’ve become totally obsessed with the idea of just… letting your natural face shine. Why mess with perfection, you know?
The idea of ‘anti-aging’ just seems strange, doesn’t it? We all grow older, and eventually, we all die. Why would anyone want to try and look young forever? I’d rather embrace my age and look like the age I am.
Jamie revealed in a 2002 interview with More magazine that she had a cosmetic procedure to remove fat under her eyes about ten years prior. She explained that she had the procedure because she was looking puffy while filming a movie, and the cameraman had trouble filming her. She recalled being very embarrassed by the situation.
She admitted to having some liposuction and Botox, but was quick to say it didn’t make a difference. She felt it was all a waste of money and that she was part of the problem by even getting it done.
Jamie recently shared her thoughts on plastic surgery and popular cosmetic treatments with Fast Company magazine.
She argued that the increasing popularity of cosmetic fillers, procedures, and heavily filtered images – especially how we alter our appearance for video calls – is diminishing our appreciation for natural beauty across generations.
The actress, known for her short, graying hairstyle, cautioned that any facial alterations are permanent.
Andie MacDowell
Andie MacDowell, known for her role in ‘Four Weddings and a Funeral,’ is 67 and openly encourages people to accept their age. She’s also been showing off her natural hair color.
In 2021, the actress known for ‘Groundhog Day’ turned heads at the Cannes Film Festival by showing off her natural grey hair.
She stopped dyeing her hair and decided to let her natural grey and white curls grow in after getting tired of the upkeep during the pandemic lockdown.
She shared last year that she preferred a more natural appearance, saying she found it much more comfortable and really enjoyed it.
The 64-year-old actress, known for Four Weddings and a Funeral, said she prefers to embrace the aging process and wants to look her age, rather than trying to fight it.
The actress told The Times she was thrilled with the positive reaction to her decision to embrace her grey hair.
Andie explained that she went ahead with the change even though people around her had strongly urged her not to.
I kept hearing people tell me to wait, but I didn’t agree. I realized I’d been trying too hard to please others and follow their expectations. Ultimately, I just want to be myself and embrace where I am in life, regardless of age.
She first showed off her silver hair in 2021 and jokingly shared on The Drew Barrymore Show that her daughters initially thought she looked like a ‘badass’!
The actress is aging naturally and with poise. She briefly thought about getting cosmetic surgery to address her eyelids, which she felt were drooping, but ultimately decided against it after a skincare professional told her they looked beautiful just as they were.
Emma Thompson
Emma Thompson, at 66, is confidently embracing her age, showing off her natural grey hair and choosing clothes that suit her age.
The actress always looks glamorous on the red carpet, and doesn’t let any wrinkles stop her from shining.
Talking to The Wrap last year, Emma, said plastic surgery was a form of ‘collective psychosis.’
She said, with genuine confusion, “I just don’t get why anyone would do that to themselves.” She believed that trying so hard to hide the natural process of aging – through extreme measures – was a kind of shared delusion.
She said it seemed like a very odd decision, and that she’d always believed so.
She also expressed pride in featuring her natural, unedited body in her 2022 film, God’s Own Country.
Sharon Stone
Meanwhile, Sharon Stone, 68, has admitted to struggling with her ageing looks in the past.
The actress revealed she used to get cosmetic procedures like Botox, but a stroke she suffered in 2001 dramatically altered her views on cosmetic surgery.
Lately, she’s been embracing a more natural appearance on the red carpet, and appears comfortable with showing her fine lines and wrinkles.
In a 2022 interview with Vogue Arabia, she shared that life doesn’t always feel like a success as you get older.
The actress had to have 300 shots of Botox and filler to reconstruct her face after the stroke.
She explained that the procedures went from being a pleasant indulgence to feeling like a serious, agonizing medical necessity.
I was so fascinated to hear her talk about body image! She shared that she’s really come to terms with how her body changes with age, which I found incredibly inspiring. She even told us about a disagreement she had with a younger partner about it – it just showed how confidently she’s owning her journey, and it really resonated with me.
When a man asked if she’d had Botox, she playfully replied that it might boost both their egos if she admitted to it.
She added the pair stopped seeing each other shortly after that.
Sean Bean
Men’s looks also count when it comes to casting.
Sean Bean, 66, is an actor famous for playing tough characters, largely thanks to his naturally rugged appearance.
Named ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ in 2004 and once known as ‘Mean Sting’ due to his long blonde hair, Rowan Bean prefers to age naturally and doesn’t believe in cosmetic procedures.
The actor, known for his role in The Lord of the Rings, has developed a naturally rugged look with lines on his forehead and under his eyes. This distinctive appearance has helped him land roles like Ned Stark in Game of Thrones.
The actor has been vocal about his disdain for plastic surgery in the past.
In a 2015 interview with The Times, he reminisced about great actors like Peter O’Toole, Richard Burton, and Pete Postlethwaite, noting Postlethwaite’s strong, memorable face and incredible talent. He then playfully added that Postlethwaite would never have agreed to do certain things.
During the interview, he also claimed he doesn’t color his hair, but almost eight years later, he still has blonde hair.
Tom Hanks
This actor is incredibly versatile, having taken on a wide range of roles – everything from romantic heroes to animated toys and military personnel.
Many celebrities try to look younger with subtle procedures, but at 69, he seems to have accepted the aging process.
Tom Hanks has had silver streaks in his hair for quite some time, and while he still looks good, his skin is naturally showing signs of aging expected for someone his age, 69.
The big screen’s every man is not one to dwell on his looks, and has scarcely discussed them.
Fans became concerned last year when the actor lost a significant amount of weight. Many remarked that he seemed to have aged rapidly when he appeared at the Elvis movie premiere on the Gold Coast.
One fan shared, “I’m a big Tom Hanks fan. I recently noticed he looked quite thin in a movie and I’m hoping he’s healthy.” Another person echoed that sentiment.
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